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The holiday season is here, and shopping is high on the agenda. For those with money to spare, Tesla has launched a new fun vehicle, aimed specifically at kids. However, a delivery in time for the 25th December could be a tall order …

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🚀 Interplanetary travel: Certain milestones in space exploration have been pretty profound. The discovery of water ice on the moon was one such event, indicating the possible existence of life. SpaceX’s Starship rocket, with its potential to reach the outer solar system, is the latest milestone to stir up planetary scientists. Ars Technica →

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🚗 Cyberquad fun: Tesla believes in locking in its customers as early as possible. Its new Cyberquad for Kids has a top speed of 10 mph, a range of 15 miles, and a hefty $1,900 price tag. Good fun, but with deliveries only commencing in 2-4 weeks’ time, don’t promise it to your kids for Christmas… Electrek →

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